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Due to the printing press that was invented in china in the 1500’s the Chinese had become one of the most knowledgeable people of the time. Books were much cheaper, as cufusian classics only cost a half a tael of silver. This allowed even the lowest tutor to collect a fair personal library.[1] Top sellers where those on how to pass the civil service exam. Young men interested in passing the Civil Service exam would usually be of the higher middle class because you would have to hire a Tudor in order to have a chance at passing the exam, however anyone who was able to afford education was able to learn. As in earlier periods, the focus of the examination was classical Confucian texts, while the bulk of test material centered on the Four Books outlined by Zhu Xi in the 12th century.[2] Ming era examinations were perhaps more difficult to pass since the 1487 requirement of completing the "eight legged essay", which was based from essays off progressing literary trends.[3] The exams increased in difficulty as a student progressed from the local level on up, and appropriate titles were accordingly awarded successful applicants. Officials were classified in nine hierarchic grades, each grade divided into two degrees, with ranging salaries (nominally paid in piculs of rice) according to their rank.[4] While provincial graduates who were appointed to office were immediately assigned to low-ranking posts like the county graduates, those who passed the palace examination were awarded a jinshi ('presented scholar') degree and assured a high-level position.[5] In 276 years of Ming rule and ninety palace examinations, the number of doctoral degrees granted by passing the palace examinations was 24,874. [6]

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ArchitectureThis section should provide examples of monumental architecture of the region. You can also look for examples of urban culture. There should be at least three pictures or diagram included in this section. Each should be explained (by you.)
Architecture of the Ming and Qing

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the great wallwall, showed the
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ruling elite. It is also interesting to note
Bibliography
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“Buddhism in China.” http://asiasociety.org/countries/religions-philosophies/buddhism-china.
World History: The Modern Era, s.v. "Kangxi," accessed November 5, 2012. http://worldhistory.abc-clio.com/.www.Youtube.com
x-Resources to try:Resources to try:
Hayden Library Portal You can also find this link by going to Podium and finding the Hayden Library Link on the right side of the page.

New Spain
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AP World History Spanish Colonies In America (Things you may have forgotten in High School)
EducationEducation in New Spain Primarily consisted of missionaries traveling throughout New Spain and teaching the Catholic religion. TheThe religious education

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would obtain educationeducation, but aspired to reach the status of the peninsulares. Then below the criollos were the natives as well as the african slaves who received no form of education. The only form of learning that they would receive is from missionaries trying to convert them to Catholicism.
Artistic Innovation
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Africa 1500-1800
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A map of the "Slave Coast" in Africa. Many slaves that were imported to the Americas came from this area, made available by the tribes that dominated in the region.

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Bruner, Charlotte H., ed. The Heinemann Book of African Women’s Writing. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 1993.
Stearns, Peter N., Michael Adas, and Stuart B. Schwartz. World Civilizations: The Global Experience. New York: HarperCollins, 1992.{http://www.gifs-paradise.com/animated_gifs/giraffes/animated-gifs-giraffes-47.gif} animated gifs giraffes
Political Backdrop
At this point in Africa's history, the region was fragmented and controlling by warring tribes such as the Asante and Benin.